| Regimental number | 1355 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rawson Street, Auburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary A Fawcett , Rawson Street Auburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and leadership at Mont de Merris near Strazeele,France on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a personal reconnaissance of a position under heavy fire. Later, when left in charge of his platoon, he held an extremely critical position for over four hours during a strong enemy attack. Throughout this period, by his personal courage and example, he rallied and inspired his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
